Cruise Ship Leaves Cambodia After Forcing Hundreds of Passengers Off
The operator blamed surging fuel costs tied to the Iran war and said it may seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
- Early on Wednesday, the residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey departed Sihanoukville, Cambodia, without its more than 200 passengers, carrying only around 50 crew members.
- Florida-Based Villa Vie Residences suspended operations last week, citing prohibitive fuel price increases from the Iran war that made the voyage financially unsustainable.
- More than 200 passengers, some of whom paid $100,000 for cabins, were forced to disembark in Cambodia after the company halted the cruise.
- Retired high school teacher Mary Ann Demsar from Canada said passengers received no clear communication from Villa Vie, relying instead on local government officials for updates.
- Reports suggest the vessel is heading toward Singapore, though its final destination remains unconfirmed as Villa Vie Residences has not responded to requests for comment.
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A U.S. cruise ship that forced all its passengers to disembark in Cambodia after suspending its operations last week has departed the Southeast Asian nation with only crew aboard, Cambodian officials said Wednesday.
US cruise ship that suspended global voyage over fuel costs no passengers
A U.S. cruise ship that forced all its passengers to disembark in Cambodia after suspending its operations last week has departed the Southeast Asian nation with only crew aboard, Cambodian officials said Wednesday.
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